Monthly Archives: January 2012

Apuzzo: Doc stereotyping birthers as racists

Anyone who’s been reading this blog for a while knows that I reject the proposition that the birther movement is nothing more than a cover for racism. However, Mario Apuzzo wrote, republished at The Free Republic: Dr. Conspiracy likes to … Continue reading

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Rick Santorum loses SC race, preserves honor

According to The Hill web site, Rick Santorum thumped his Bible at a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, but ignored birther remarks from the crowd. During a rowdy question-and-answer session, Santorum was interrupted as he addressed a question on … Continue reading

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What is the birther movement?

I was driving this morning when that question came to mind: exactly what is the birther movement (BM)? I mean, what kind of movement is it? This afternoon, I was reading an article by Dean Haskins over at The Birther … Continue reading

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Has Dean Haskins lost his mind?

I’m not the one asking this question; Dean has asked it of himself. In a display of thoughtfulness rare among Obama eligibility deniers, Dean Haskins explores the subject of legal competence among certain birther attorneys and how birthers in general … Continue reading

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The brake is on the left

I was once given some very good advice about impulsiveness: the brake is on the left. Acting or not acting on impulse is  a choice. Sometimes I try to convince myself that I have no choice, but I always do. … Continue reading

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Referendum on eligibility?

Do you remember Orly Taitz telling her followers to call and write the court on her behalf? The court was not amused. In the case of Rhodes v. MacDonald, one of the things cited in the sanctions order against Taitz … Continue reading

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